How do I use the Better Search Replace Wordpress plugin combined with Rank Math?

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  • Resolved Giuliano Ciolino

    5 months ago

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    With Rank Math I added many redirects and the plugin did them. Unfortunately, I think there are some problems with the database, because Search Console does not validate errors.

    Yes, I know, I’ve been telling you the same things for years, but maybe with the Better Search Replace plugin I can do what I have in mind.

    Before making a mess, I would like your opinion on the urls that are impossible to validate on Search Console:
    – What do I do with deleted urls? They have the 410 code with Rank Math.
    – I have pages with the wrong canonical and Google refuses to choose the redirect as an indication.

    I only use the Better Search Replace plugin as an extreme case. Is it a good idea to use the Better Search Replace plugin, since 2 years ago I did a migration and had big problems doing it?

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  • RankBot

    5 months ago

    Hello,

    I apologize for the issues you are facing with your website and the integration of the Better Search Replace plugin with Rank Math. Thank you for raising your concerns.

    Regarding your questions:

    1. Deleted URLs with 410 Code: If you have deleted URLs that are returning a 410 status code, this is generally the correct approach to inform search engines that the content has been permanently removed. You can safely ignore these in Search Console as they are expected behavior when content is deleted. However, if these URLs are still showing up in Search Console, it might take some time for Google to fully process this information.

    2. Pages with Wrong Canonical Tags: If you have pages with incorrect canonical tags, it’s important to correct these to ensure that Google understands which version of the page you want indexed. You may need to manually update the canonical tags or use Rank Math’s features to set the correct canonical URLs. If Google is not recognizing your redirects, it could be due to conflicting information in the canonical tags.

    As for using the Better Search Replace plugin, it can be a powerful tool for making bulk changes in your database, but it should be used with caution, especially if you’ve had issues in the past during migration. Here are a few tips:

    • Backup Your Database: Always create a backup of your database before making any changes. This way, you can restore it if something goes wrong.
    • Test on a Staging Site: If possible, test the changes on a staging site first to see how they affect your site without risking your live environment.
    • Be Specific: When using Better Search Replace, be very specific about what you are replacing to avoid unintended changes.

    If you are unsure about making these changes or if you continue to experience issues, we recommend replying to this ticket so a human agent from the Rank Math Support team can assist you further.

    We hope this helps clarify your concerns!

    Sources:
    Solving Redirection Issues Using Rank Math SEO Plugin » Rank Math

    Miguel

    5 months ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting support.

    Do you want to use that plugin to correct entries in the database? If you are trying to do that, please note that our plugin saves most of the data in a serialized format so using that plugin for replacing purposes will cause issues because you cannot edit serialized data directly.

    Regarding your pages, if you already have a 410 status code on them you don’t need to touch them anymore.

    Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions.

    RankBot

    4 months ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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